Intel's new Arrow Lake Refresh series processors, the Core Ultra 200S Plus, officially launched on March 26, featuring two models: the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. According to Tom"s Hardware, prices for this processor series surpassed the official suggested retail prices just 48 hours after release. On Newegg, the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is priced at $349.99, exceeding the official price of $299 by approximately 17%; the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is sold at $219.99, nearly $20 higher than its $200 MSRP. B&H offers slightly lower prices but is out of stock, indicating that the price hikes are consistent across platforms, making it nearly impossible for overseas consumers to purchase at MSRP. However, prices remain stable in the domestic market, with JD.com's self-operated stores still selling at original prices: the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is available for around 2,499 yuan, and the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus for approximately 1,599 yuan, both in stock.
